Description
Delicious and easy-to-make sausage balls featuring ground pork sausage, cheddar cheese, baking mix, and cream cheese. Perfect as a savory appetizer or snack, baked to golden perfection with a rich, cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or hot)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- 2 cups all-purpose baking mix (like Bisquick)
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare two sheet pans by lining them with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray if using foil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, use a mixer to combine the cream cheese and ground pork sausage thoroughly. Then add the baking mix and mix well. Finally, add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until just incorporated, forming a dough-like mixture.
- Form Balls: Portion out about 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll each portion into a ball about 1 inch in diameter. Using a #50 scoop helps achieve uniform size. Arrange the balls evenly on the prepared sheet pans.
- Bake: Place the sheet pans in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the sausage balls are lightly browned and fully cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F to ensure safety.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot sausage instead of mild.
- You can substitute the all-purpose baking mix with self-rising flour plus baking powder.
- Make sure not to overmix after adding cheese to keep the sausage balls tender.
- These sausage balls can be made ahead and frozen before baking for convenient snacks later.
- Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature for perfect doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
